One of NOAA’s most critical roles is to observe the oceans, which are currently undergoing a period of rapid and largely ...

One of Heather Welch’s jobs — before she was fired via an email giving her just 90 minutes to pack up and leave — was to prevent collisions between the ships and whales navigating the water ...

Centuries of flawed maps have led to a misconception about Greenland's size, which is nowhere near as big as ... good job of showing countries' shapes and was excellent at showing ocean sailing ...

China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...

A team of international scientists compiled decades of data to create a map showing the topography of Antarctica with the ice ...

Stretching over 1,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is geographically massive and full of surprises! So, how big is Hawaii really? You might never see it the same way again! #hawaii #mindblow ...

Greenland is one of the nations hoping to become recognised on the global football stage - but the path is a difficult one ...

If you've ever stared at a flight map and wondered, Why on Earth is my plane heading toward Alaska when I’m flying to Japan?, you’re not alone. At first glance, avoiding the Pacific Ocean ...